College of the Canyons will be hosting a free household hazardous waste and e-waste collection event for residents in April.

This one-day, drive-through, event is open to all residents of Los Angeles County and runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 in the College of the Canyons south parking lot, located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road.

Examples of items that can be dropped off at the event include: brake fluid, paint, cleaners with acid or lye, pesticides or herbicides, household batteries and car batteries, pool chemicals, motor oil, oil filters, expired pharmaceuticals and florescent light bulbs.

Paint can also be recycled at participating retailers through the PaintCare program. Details are available at the program’s website or by calling (855) 724-6809.

Household electronic waste that can be dropped off include: computer monitors, televisions, computer CPUs, keyboards, printers, cell phones, etc.

Items that cannot be brought to the event include: hazardous waste and electronic waste from businesses, explosives, ammunition and radiology materials, trash and tires, white goods such as refrigerators, stoves and washing machines, as well as controlled substances.

No appointment is needed to participate in the collection event.

Bring the items in a sturdy box, preferably in their original labelled containers and do not mix the items together. Be prepared to leave the containers and boxes and remove.

There is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip.

Ed. Note: This article is a news release provided by the city of Santa Clarita.